Caterpillar Hiring For Material Req Planning Supv at Tamil Nadu Full Time

Job Description:
Direct Reports include Material Planning Analysts.

Plans and directs the material planning and material logistics functions to meet the facility plan objectives and satisfy customer needs. Interfaces with Operations, Business Resources, Global Purchasing Suppliers, Logistics, Engineering and worldwide Cat facilities.

Plans, initiates, and maintains a material procurement process that establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery for facility material purchases from internal/external suppliers. Includes managing inventory and record accuracy through monitoring shortage / surplus exception, supplier follow ups, negative on-hands and daily delivery performance.

Develops and directs internal/external material flow planning. Implements efficient supplier and interplant material supply plans. Meets production and parts requirements while optimizing inventory levels, lot sizing, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs. Provides direct support to manufacturing operations through managing incoming requirements and scheduling of production work orders.

Implements and coordinates efficient supply-base management. Establishes and nurtures supplier relationships. Includes the identification and implementation of methods to assure suppliers are meeting Caterpillar’s technological, communication, material delivery, financial management, and quality needs. Participates in supplier-quality improvement efforts. Provides material requirements expertise to Six Sigma projects and Lean Events as required.

Selects, trains and assists direct reports while providing career guidance and opportunity for added experience and training. Develops staff skills by focusing on evaluative / analytical thinking, innovative approaches to problem solving and team building. The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of direct reports.

Minimal Travel Required

POSITION IMPACTS: Incumbent is responsible to achieve corporate supply chain targets across Inventory Level / Turns and point of use availability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Caterpillar Leadership Training
• Knowledge and Understanding of 6 Sigma Project management skills
• CPS Functional Job Role Qualified
• APICS CPIM or CSCP National Certification highly desired
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
• Solid product knowledge
• Supplier Relationship Management skills
• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Able to work independently with minimal direction

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• In-depth understanding of supply base utilization
• Minimum of five years of Materials Management experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management
• Ability to use and troubleshoot the MRP, Lognet and MTS systems
• Experience in Material Planning is desired
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Material Requirements Planning or supply chain experience
• Knowledge and/or experience in material planning / control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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